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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1912
Page
3
Miss Lorena Taylor entertained informally. Five young men examined for Clemson scholarships. Candidates seek pledges and expense forms from County Chairman J. T. Richey. Marriages and social visits noted amid weather hurting crops and a growing list of political hopefuls. The Sentinel lists township ex Confederate soldier representatives and ongoing church building work.
Pickens Chapter extends the deadline for Crosses of Honor applications to August 1 1912. Veterans and eligible descendants are urged to apply at once via Probate Judge J B Newberry’s office or via Mrs T J Mauldin president Pickens Chapter U D 3d4.
Surviving Confederate soldiers in Pickens county are called to gather in each township on August 3 at 3 p m to elect a representative. The representative will convene at the court house on the first Monday in September to appoint a county pension board for 1913. The meeting place is to be announced.
A horse narrator reflects on a Sunday school gathering highlighting desertion by parents, behavior of teachers, and political campaigning among attendees. He mentions candidates, road conditions, farming troubles, and a hopeful vote for George in the local election.
The death angel came to the home of Mr and Mrs R L Henderson and took their infant child. The bereaved parents feel deep sorrow as they recall the little one’s voice calling come home. God bless this providence to those left and to all who loved the child.
Mrs Hester Austin Clayton died in a Hazel Georgia hospital last Saturday the 13th from typhoid fever after two weeks of illness. Her remains were brought to Liberty and laid to rest in the cemetery there. She was the daughter of Dr W F Austin of Seneca and granddaughter of Mr and Mrs J E Hendricks of Liberty. She is survived by her husband.
A young mother aged 21 and her two children, the youngest about three months old, are noted in the report as part of a fatal incident. Further details on where and how the deaths occurred are provided in the ongoing coverage.
Last Sunday Peters Creek held a children’s day with exercises from ten o’clock into the afternoon. The program included songs recitations and declamations. Rev W E Wilkins secretary of the Layman’s Missionary Movement spoke and Prof R M Bolding offered music selections. A large crowd attended and a bountiful dinner was served. The event was deemed very profitable and enjoyable.
A new charter is granted to the Table Rock Land Company with a $10,000 capital. Corporators are R. E. Bruce of Pickens and D. W. McLaurin of Columbia. They own 1,000 to 1,200 acres around Table Rock including an almost new, vacant hotel. A railroad from Pickens toward Anderson and Mari etta could unlock access and aid timber and land value.
Governor Blease attacks an investigating committee describing opponents as guttersnipes while promising testimony on the governor. Former governor Felder vows to reveal private and public life details, asserting Blease is unfit. The exchange centers on legislative inquiry into state affairs and personal conduct.
A wreck on the Southern Railway Saturday near Easley caused one death and injured three others. Two engines with cars and a caboose derailed after high speed travel toward Atlanta, tearing up track for about 150 yards and delaying traffic for hours. Fireman Byrd died from severe burns. several crewmen sustained injuries and were treated at Greenville's hospital.
Miss Knight hosted a primary music class recital Friday evening at Mrs. W B Freeman’s. Guests enjoyed a well rendered program. Miss Knight presented medals and pins for highest grade and greatest number of months.
A Marietta reader Mr. R. Mayes Cleveland expresses support for a Savannah Valley line from Augusta to Knoxville via Anderson Easley Pickens and Marietta. He argues the route is feasible with two links Anderson to Easley and Pickens to Marietta and urges active promotion to attract capitalists.
Business locals list two farm properties for sale in South Carolina. One offers 40 acres with a dwelling, out buildings, water, pasture, an orchard within half a mile of Six Mile Academy. Terms easy through J. B. Robinson, Central, S C, R 2. The second advertises 300 acres twelve miles from Pickens at five dollars per acre with tenant houses, two large barns, ample water, and adaptable terms.
Two story brick store on Main Street Pickens available for sale or rent. Terms easy. F E Robinson signs the listing.
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